Guide to Go from NPC to IFBB Pro

The National Physique Committee is the premier amateur physique organization in the world containing athletes in bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini and physique. You can join the NPC by purchasing your card online----> registration or purchasing at a show for $100.

To become pro status you first must compete and place in an NPC competition. IFBB stands for the International Federation of Bodybuilders and is one of the main goals of many competitors

Here is a financial breakdown of how much you will approximately be spending:

Local

NPC Card $100

Registration $75 per division

Spray Tan $100

Boardshorts $50

Bikini- $150

Hair- $100

Coaching- $100/month

National

NPC Card $100

Registration $200-$300

Spray Tan $100-$130

Boardshorts $50-$100

Airline ticket $250-$600

Hotel $200-$800

Taxi, shuttle, car rental $35-$150

Coaching service $100/month.

Steps to Get Your IFBB Card

1) Compete in a show that is considered "National Qualifiers". In order to move closer to the IFBB card, you must place in a national qualifier show.

Competitors that place in the top five at a national qualifying contest are eligible for the Junior USA, Junior National, Team Universe, and North American.

Competitors that place in the top three at a national qualifying contest are eligible for the USA and Nationals.

There is also a Masters Nationals which is for those who placed in the Masters age classes (usually 35+).

2) Next you must compete in a National show within a year of qualifying.